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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 397.29 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 397.29 and 82.27 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 397.29 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/397.29 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 397.29 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 32,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683.06/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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